[intransitive]+ adv./prep.to move very fast in a particular directionA runaway car came hurtling towards us.Word OriginMiddle English (in the sense ‘strike against, collide with’): frequentative of hurt.Extra examplesHe grabbed the gun and sent it hurtling across the room.hurtling along in a sports carA train came hurtling through the station.He was hurtling along in his brand new car.Overbalancing, she hurtled forward down the stairs.Two ambulances hurtled towards the scene.